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- cowboy77061, on 07/03/2008, -17/+87that ***** theme is even uglier than the Human theme. the simplicity of Clearlooks FTW.
- Grjemo, on 07/03/2008, -1/+64They are only using this theme to make sure dark themes are bug free. This will not be in the final release.
- theWrkncacnter, on 07/03/2008, -2/+20GDM has a tendency to look clunky, even clearlooks. In my opinion, this is a step in the right direction, thought it is much too dark for my tastes (grey backgrounds??)
- daviddiaz, on 07/03/2008, -4/+19dear god I don't understand why the default video player is Totem. VLC is infinitely better. The theme's not great, but i set my own color scheme anyway, so it's not a problem.
- ronaldmonster, on 07/03/2008, -3/+17Personally, if Ubuntu was gonna change anything I would rather they enlist help from the guy from Deviantart that created this theme.
http://willwill100.deviantart.com/art/Ubuntu-Mocku ...
I think it hit the front page once, not sure. - Fragarach87, on 07/03/2008, -2/+15Ya I agree the theme is bad... hopefully it will get redone before the final. Which is still a very long ways off
- MavRevMatt, on 07/04/2008, -0/+11Most people don't know that. I wasn't sure if it was to be in the final or not until I read that.
- MavRevMatt, on 07/04/2008, -1/+11But that's not the point. A default theme needs to look good if Linux ever wants to get more users. Many people wouldn't care to change the theme if the default looks decent.
- slythfox, on 07/04/2008, -0/+10... Here we go again. The dark redesign was just to test for compatibility with darker themes and applications.
- Vician, on 07/04/2008, -1/+10While it's true you can change it, and I certainly as hell would, the default theme is what NEW users see first and that leaves a lasting impression. And, thus far, the general consensus seems to be the current iteration of the new theme is quite bad.
- RobotCitizen, on 07/03/2008, -2/+11Incontinent Ibex Edition?
- irgeorge, on 07/03/2008, -0/+8No comment on the colour. My real issue with this is why are all the Gnome GUI controls so chunky? I seems like they're tried to create something minimal or simple but just ended up creating a load of patronisingly massive buttons. Unattractive and totally unnecessary.
- courtjester555, on 07/03/2008, -1/+9And yet people continue to make comments about it. Why? There's no need for everyone to say basically the same thing about a theme that blatantly won't be incorporated into any sort of final release.
- tito13kfm, on 07/03/2008, -1/+8A properly configured mplayer is 10x greater than VLC. The only problem is most users are unable to compile their own version and get stuck with the out of date, feature shafted, repository built version.
- ausfahrt, on 07/03/2008, -2/+9That's the first thing i thought. A big part of this release is the ui upgrade so lets hope that this is just early and that hasnt been implemented yet. The screens here are so close to the human interface with just different colors that im thinking that is the case.
- inactive, on 07/04/2008, -0/+6needs more cowbell
- talkingwires, on 07/04/2008, -0/+6VLC supports MP3, DiVX, and other proprietary codecs that cannot be included in "free software". Ubuntu does not support these codecs out of the box for legal reasons, but offers an easy way to enable them the first time you try to play them in a media player.
They can do this because Totem, Amarok, Rhythmbox, etc support plugins to the audio server, aka Gstreamer and Xvid. VLC does not. Yes, it rocks, plays every media format under the sun natively, and is the first thing I install on a fresh installation, but the only way they could ship it by default would be a crippled version.
If it bothers you, contact your Senator and get the law changed. - linkinpark342, on 07/03/2008, -2/+8agreed, I'm all for dark themes, I don't think i've used a light one for longer than a day. But that one they chose is just ugly. They should look into Aurora...
- Leviathan88, on 07/03/2008, -1/+7yeah, that brown theme surely looks like *****, but:
gnomelook.org
xfce-look.org
kdelook.org - CrushThemTorg, on 07/03/2008, -1/+6At least Xubuntu will probably still look good.
- thepxc, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4Compiz/Compiz Fusion has supported various blurring techniques on moving, stationary, transparent, and whatever other kind of windows you can think of for some time. Try enabling them.
- bigpook, on 07/04/2008, -1/+5Come on guys, its ALPHA! This is going to go through so many changes before its released 6 months from now.....be patient. Ubuntu rocks!
- ozid, on 07/03/2008, -1/+5yes but the best layouts on there are OS X and Vista clones.
All the others look childish or incomplete. there are a few good ones. But my problem is once i start customizing and changing things, I have to change it every week like my wallpaper. I'd rather it just come with something sweet to begin with. - courtjester555, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4Linux =/= only Ubuntu. Even if it did, ever heard of Kubuntu?
- inactive, on 07/03/2008, -1/+5Seriously. I don't know why everybody is bitching and moaning about the color scheme. It's not like you don't have the option to change it to damn near anything you want. Personally, I don't think it looks all that bad.
- biddows, on 07/03/2008, -5/+8I've heard a lot people criticize the new color scheme, but I actually quite like it. Is this some kind of quarter life crisis? Will I now wake up one morning with an uncontrollable attraction to beige? I'm scared.
- inactive, on 07/03/2008, -6/+9Linux a classic example of something written by programmers for programmers. The theme sucks, the fonts sucks. It's not very slick. They really need to hire some professional designers. Open source doesn't cut it sometimes.
- thepxc, on 07/03/2008, -1/+4I don't really know why Gnome needs to use GStreamer at all, either. Xine has definitely been more solid IME.
- RoccoMcTaco, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3What Can Brown Do For You?
- 3leggedHorse, on 07/03/2008, -3/+6I do not understand what all the ***** about the theme is, because it's so easy to trick it out yourself. Ever heard of gnome-look.org.
- PlatanoPower, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3I love ubuntu, but I thought that was hilarious lol
- bushface, on 07/03/2008, -0/+3I was just thinking how much like xubuntu it already looks.
- Apocalyptic0n3, on 07/03/2008, -0/+3I have no problem with the way it looks (no matter what theme they are using, it doesn't quite work). Everytime I've used Linux in the recent years (I'd use it when I got sick of Windows before buying my MacBook), it's been Kubuntu. Honestly, KDE>Gnome. By miles.
- MavRevMatt, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3Have you used some of the features of Compiz? There's a great deal of usability in it, just as much as the "prettiness" factor. Although I do agree this theme is dead ugly. Vista's is okay, but for me there is way too much blue which I can't change or remove. OS X is great of course, Apple gets design, but copying an existing interface isn't a good idea. That'll just get more bad feedback.
- muya, on 07/04/2008, -1/+3Talk about brown and out.
- TheGreatBelow, on 07/03/2008, -2/+4Their default font blows too. They need a calibri equivalent.
- kwilliam, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2This is not a problem with "open source". There are open source projects with beautiful artwork. (Just look at the icons in KDE4.) This is a problem with Ubuntu. 'Tis very hard to make brown beautiful.
- johnnybroken, on 07/03/2008, -5/+7I wasn't expecting turd-brown panels. I was expecting my sound card to work.
- kwilliam, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2"You can't give away a free OS if you have to put a lot of money into making it."
Actually, CalcProgrammer1, you CAN give away a free OS after putting lots of money into it. Canonical employs lots of people to write Ubuntu. Companies like Canonical and Red Hat make money by selling customer support contracts. In addition, hundreds of programmers are payed full time by companies like IBM and Nokia to work on open source. More than 70% of all Linux kernel development is now done by developers who are being paid for that work.
Where was I? Oh, yes: Ubuntu could EASILY hire a graphic designer. (Maybe they already do? Scary thought.) - trebol, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2I really don't care how ugly it is because I switch all mine to a clean & pretty mac theme. It's a shame they scare away new users with the ugly themes though--you can make the whole interface look like anything you want.
- inactive, on 07/04/2008, -1/+3You must be colorblind or something, the theme is hideous.
- pudly, on 07/04/2008, -1/+3"
Comment #1 by linwin on 2008-07-03, 13:03 GMT reply to this comment
I'd like to try Ubuntu but I was warned to be very careful about using Linux.
There is some scary stuff out there like The Truth about Linux. I really don't want all my work to be owned by the Microsoft Corporation because of infringing software.
How long can I use Ubuntu for? If I use it for 30 days and delete it afterwards will I still get sued?"
hahahahahahahaha
*breath*
ahahahahahahahahahahhah - Colesif, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I think we all understand that the theme can be changed. As true, and simple as that may be for the current users, if Ubuntu wants to be successful in the eyes of society, it needs an identifiable and attractive theme. This theme will only cater to a small audience in its present form. They need to use neutral colors with attractive widgets that separates the Ubuntu theme from every other Clearlooks/Murrine knockoff out there.
- someguy92, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I'd rather spend a minute and change the theme.
- inactive, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2It did hit the front page http://digg.com/linux_unix/Ubuntu_8_04_Mock_Up
- MavRevMatt, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2Why don't people get that while that's great that's not the real problem. Sure you can change it but the default theme is the first thing a new user sees and leaves a lasting impression. It needs to look good for the person to consider trying it in most cases.
- PlatanoPower, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2Human is awesome
- inactive, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1
First people, it is ALPHA. and two, there is other artwork designs. like this one https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Intrepid/ ... - WaddleDee, on 07/04/2008, -1/+2Lol... No.
Don't make fun of the Ubuntu. You offend me. - Stonedonkey, on 07/04/2008, -1/+2"But that's not the point. A default theme needs to look good if Linux ever wants to get more users. Many people wouldn't care to change the theme if the default looks decent."
You know, I was going to point out that it's a testing theme and isn't going to be the default in the final version. Then I noticed that this was pointed out in a post right below me. So I edited my post to say something innocuous. And what do I get for my trouble, for preventing spam? Someone tells me I don't "get" it, he gets dugg up nine times, and I get buried.
I don't know why I bother posting comments on this site anymore. This community has gone down the tubes. -
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